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Candidate Self Assessment Worksheet Global Perspective

Have you traveled abroad? Yes No If yes, list countries and purpose of trips:

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Do you speak one or more foreign languages? Yes No If yes, list languages and level of fluency: ________________________________________________________

How would you rate your overall awareness of the global economy and

International Business (on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being extremely aware)? 1 2 3 4 5

If you rated yourself a 3, 4, or 5, write a few sentences detailing what you have done to heighten your global perspective. Or if you rated yourself a 1 or 2, list some things you could do to improve your global perspective. ________________________________________________________

Leadership Skills List campus or community organizations in which you have held a leadership position.

________________________________________________________ Relating to your leadership roles, briefly describe some of the following: Challenges faced _______________________________________ Key Takeaways _______________________________________ Accomplishments_______________________________________

Teamwork How would you rate your ability to work with others and contribute to a

team (on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being superior teamwork) 1 2 3 4 5

If you rated yourself a 3, 4, or 5, write a few sentences explaining why you think you are a team player. Or if you rated yourself a 1 or a 2, list some things you can do to improve your teamwork skills._______________ ________________________________________________________

List significant experiences (challenges, learning points, accomplishments,

etc.) you have had working on a team with at least 2 other individuals. (For example: sports teams, committees, academic competitions, complex group assignments.) _____________________________________________________________

Communication Skills

Please rate yourself on each of the following (on a scale of 1-5 with 1 being poor, and 5 being excellent)

Speaking in public 1 2 3 4 5 Listening to others views 1 2 3 4 5 Respectfully making your point 1 2 3 4 5 Providing clear instructions 1 2 3 4 5 Knowing your audience 1 2 3 4 5

Briefly describe some of your strengths, and areas you feel you need to

improve upon relating to your communication skills.____________________ _________________________________________________________________

Adaptability

Please rate yourself on each of the following (on a scale of 1-5 with 1 being poor, and 5 being excellent)

Ability to work under pressure 1 2 3 4 5 Thinking on your feet 1 2 3 4 5 Dealing with deadlines 1 2 3 4 5 Working with difficult people 1 2 3 4 5 Working long hours 1 2 3 4 5 Understanding style of others 1 2 3 4 5

Describe a time when you had everything all planned out and then got

thrown a curveball at the last minute, which resulted in extra or unplanned work on your part. What happened? How did you react to it? What was the outcome? _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

Problem Solving Please rate yourself on each of the following (on a scale of 1-5 with 1 being

poor, and 5 being excellent) Ability to identify a problem 1 2 3 4 5 Research and fact seeking 1 2 3 4 5 Critically thinking through issue 1 2 3 4 5 Developing a solution 1 2 3 4 5 Implementing the solution 1 2 3 4 5

If you indicated that you are an excellent problem solver in your ratings above, briefly describe a complex problem you have been faced with, and the approach you took in reaching the solution. ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________

If you rated yourself poorly in any of the problem solving areas, jot down some ideas on how you can improve your problem solving skills. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Academic Achievement

What is your overall GPA? _________________ What is your major GPA? _________________

If either are under a 3.0, explain where you have struggled the most. Also describe action plan to get GPA over a 3.0. _____________________ ________________________________________________________

List any scholarships, awards or other academic recognition you have received. _______________________________________________

What class are you most proud of your performance in, and why? ________________________________________________________

Campus and Community Involvement

Mark Y or N for your involvement in the following campus or community organizations. Academic Honoraries or Societies Y N Sorority/Fraternity/other Social Org. Y N Campus Government Y N Community Service Org. Y N Political, Religious, or Other Y N

Briefly describe your involvement in some of these organizations, and other organizations you could participate in to improve your resume and your own personal development. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

Rate your commitment to your community (scale of 1-5, 5 being extremely involved in community service.) 1 2 3 4 5

Work Experience If you have previous work experience, think back on those experiences and

provide a relevant example for the following areas that might apply.

Dealt with a difficult customer __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Practiced good time management __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Organized a process __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Provided client service __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Worked under a tight deadline __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Reviewed the work of others _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Documented information or prepared a report __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Understanding of and Desire to Work in your Chosen Industry When you decide on an industry, be sure to do your homework and take

appropriate actions to heighten your awareness of chosen field.

Consider whether you have done the following: • Researched company websites Y N • Discussed with faculty Y N • Attended campus recruiting events Y N • Networked with professionals Y N • Asked questions of former students Y N

If you answered No to any of the above, develop action plan to increase your awareness and exposure to the profession, the firms, and the individuals working there. _________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

Do you know the city in which you would like to begin your career?

Y N If yes, do you have a good reason for selecting that city? Please provide. __________________________________________________________